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When it comes to unicorns, opinion in Cornwall is divided. Many will say that there are none to be found. Some courageous few may say that
they have heard rumours of a few 'out west'. When it comes to prospering roses, the situation is simpler. There is 'Dorothy Perkins' and single handedly she turns walls and fences pink during the height of summer. She only does it once in the year, there is no suggestion of repeat flowering, but she does it very thoroughly. For a number of years I have enjoyed her vigour, reliability and determination. I am sure that one day I will also come to enjoy the colour. It is a little bold for a shrinking violet like me but vigour, reliability and determination. The defect is very slight. From the Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society I learnt that: "The Rose 'Dorothy Perkins', which was introduced at the beginning of the present century by Messrs. Jackson and Perkins of Newark, New York, U.S.A., was named after the grand-daughter of Mr. C. H. Perkins, then head of the company." R. V. Roger add some information in their catalogue: "Masses of small, deep rose-pink blooms. Good disease resistance. Raised by Jackson & Perkins (USA) 1901 from a cross between Turners Crimson Rambler x unknown. One of the most famous ramblers in the world, Dorothy Perkins is late in the season to flower. Its long flexible seems make it ideal for growing over a pergola or archway." |
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| 17th July 2018 | ||
